Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives in Food

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Which of the following is NOT a role of tannins in managing diarrhoea?

Acting as an antioxidant

Inhibiting COX-2

Reducing intestinal transit

Inhibiting TNFα (correct)

What is a potential side effect of Camellia sinensis (Green tea) due to the presence of methylxanthine?

Antibacterial activity

Hyperactivity (correct)

Nausea

Relief of fatigue

According to the community herbal monograph, what is the recommended duration of use for powdered herbal form of Camellia sinensis?

More than a week (correct)

No specific duration

Less than a week

Exactly a week

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Folium?

Inflammatory bowel disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of use for Folium?

1 week Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible undesirable effect of Folium?

Hypersensitivity reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of Folium?

Contact laxative Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of an overdose of caffeine?

Dizziness Signup and view all the answers

Which type of laxative is characterized by not being digested or absorbed in the GI tract?

Bulk-forming laxatives Signup and view all the answers

Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?

Manna Signup and view all the answers

What potential side effect is associated with long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

Blackening of the colon Signup and view all the answers

Which compound in Artemisia absinthium is responsible for producing psychiatric disturbances named absinthism?

Thujone Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum) in weight loss?

Increase of cholecystokinin and increase of sense of satiety Signup and view all the answers

Which compound in Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) is responsible for weight loss claims?

β-synerphine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic ingested overdoses of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?

Toxic hepatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives as a laxative?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which natural substance can be used as an anti-emetic for travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?

Ginger Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Pain, diarrhea, and/or constipation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of consuming hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food?

Electrolyte imbalance Signup and view all the answers

Which plant contains glucosides that have emetic effects and may result in colic?

Frangula alnus Signup and view all the answers

Why is the use of aloe extract contraindicated in pregnant women?

It poses a genotoxic risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential long-term effect of using laxatives containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives?

Increased pigmentation of the intestinal mucosa Signup and view all the answers

Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives in Food

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Which of the following is NOT a role of tannins in managing diarrhoea?

What is a potential side effect of Camellia sinensis (Green tea) due to the presence of methylxanthine?

According to the community herbal monograph, what is the recommended duration of use for powdered herbal form of Camellia sinensis?

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of Folium?

What is the recommended duration of use for Folium?

Which of the following is a possible undesirable effect of Folium?

What is the pharmacotherapeutic group of Folium?

Which of the following is a potential side effect of an overdose of caffeine?

Which type of laxative is characterized by not being digested or absorbed in the GI tract?

Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative?

What potential side effect is associated with long-term use of stimulant laxatives?

Which compound in Artemisia absinthium is responsible for producing psychiatric disturbances named absinthism?

What is the role of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum) in weight loss?

Which compound in Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) is responsible for weight loss claims?

Which of the following is a potential side effect of chronic ingested overdoses of anthranoid-containing medicinal products?

What is the mechanism of action of 8-dihydroxyanthracene derivatives as a laxative?

Which natural substance can be used as an anti-emetic for travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?

What is a characteristic symptom of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Which of the following is a potential side effect of consuming hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food?

Which plant contains glucosides that have emetic effects and may result in colic?

Why is the use of aloe extract contraindicated in pregnant women?

What is a potential long-term effect of using laxatives containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives?

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